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In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner

sjanke2's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75


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brittanyduncan's review against another edition

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5.0

Absolutely LOVED this book. Listened to it and I think it made it that much better! The characters were so well developed that I felt like I was celebrating when they had wins and was so sad when they had losses. This book doesn’t get enough celebration and is a must read! 

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nasty_pancake's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

sarahmkennedy32109's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

mmotleyu's review against another edition

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4.0

I really like Zentner's style-- his rural, southern characters are beautifully described and the language throughout is lyrical. Papaw was elegant and raw and my favorite character. Even though I knew how this story would unfold and end, I was still captivated by the coming of age of Cash and Delaney and their prep school friends. Also, the celebration of the power of poetry was moving. I honestly don't know how many students would connect with this book, but many of my adult friends will love it.

miarossi's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

abnolan's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

tlbignerd's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Loved the book. If anything I wish it were longer. But I really connected with the characters and loved to hear their different voices. The poetic nature helped a lot too.

ginny17's review against another edition

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4.0

3.75

alexisnasya's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0